Ethics (animals)

Question 1

MIN. HARM & MAX. BENEFIT

Answer 1

• should minimise harm/discomfort of Ps
• benefits of research to humans maximise

Question 2

REPLACEMENT

Answer 2

• BPS guidelines recommend that animal Ps should be replaced whenever possible
• replaced with videos of previous research or computer simulation

Question 3

SPECIES

Answer 3

• must use species of animal that is ethically and scientifically appropriate
• will this species suffer the least
• was the animal born in captivity

Question 4

NUMBERS

Answer 4

• should use smallest number of animals possible to achieve aim
• DOESN’T MEAN LESS ANIMALS FOR LONGER HOURS
• pilot study, good experimental design, and data analysis will help reduce numbers

Question 5

PROCEDURES: PAIN AND DISTRESS

Answer 5

• avoid causing death, disease, physical, psychological discomfort
• surgical procedures need anaesthesia

Question 6

HOUSING

Answer 6

• social and natural behaviour of species should be considered when housing
• sufficient space to move freely
• social animals shouldn’t be isolated
• non social animals shouldn’t be overcrowded

Question 7

REWARD, DEPRIVATION, & AVERSIVE STIMULI

Answer 7

• should not be deprived of food and water below normal habits
• preferred food rewards should be considered as an alternative to deprivation to keep motivation levels high
• aversive stimuli: electric shocks, noises, unpleasant taste